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2017-18 Academic Annual Report 1 Academic Annual Report 2017-18 2 2017-18 Academic Annual Report Contents About KCT.BS & KCT 05 Vision Mission Values, Program Educational Objectives & Program Objectives 06 Key Imperative Achievements 08 KCT Business School Strategic Imperatives 09 Academics 10 People Resources 20 Student Activities 23 Collaboration 36 Outreach 44 2017-18 Academic Annual Report 3 Founder Arutchelvar Dr.N.Mahalingam Arutchelvar Dr. N Mahalingam, was the Founder Chairman of Sakthi Group, 6,000 crore rupees industrial conglomerate operating in sugar, automobiles, finance, distilleries, power and logistics. Dr. N. Mahalingam was a philanthropist, educationalist and politician. He has established a number of educational institutions and known for his support to various spiritual and cultural organisations. He was born on 21 March 1923 in an agriculture family at Pollachi to P Nachimuthu Gounder, who started the Sakthi Group in 1921 by diversifying his traditional business of hiring out bullock carts to starting a passenger transport services. Nachimuthu Gounder’s only son Mahalingam joined the business in 1943 and helped grew the business to its current level. He was the founder of many educational institutions from schools to colleges. Some of his educational institutions are Kumaraguru College of Technology, KCT Business School, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science , Nachimuthu Polytechnic college, Mahalingam college of Engineering, NGM College. He held several important positions and played major roles fostering the development of agricultural, industrial, human resource and institutional development at the State and National levels. He served as a Member of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu during 1952 to 1967 and was on the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission for two terms. His social and humanitarian considerations took his journey beyond the boundaries of industries and scholarly tenets he nurtured. He received the Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India in 2007 for his contributions to the nation in the field of Trade and Industry. His other honors include Honorary Consul from the Government of Mauritius during 1989 to 1992 and a number of other recognition and awards. The enigmatic life merged into the light on October 2, 2014, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Until the last moment, Dr. NM was doing what he believed and envisioned talking about Saint Vallalar’s philosophy. Throughout his life Dr. NM carried the twin torches of Gandhian values and Vellalar’s way of life. It is Your vision. then divine grace that he was led into eternal light on the day he celebrated both of them. Our path 4 2017-18 Academic Annual Report 2017-18 Academic Annual Report 5 KCT Business School, an amalgamation of academic excellence, entrepreneurial zeal , social responsibility & multi stakeholders is a KCT.BS vibrant unit of the large conglomerate – The Sakthi group making their presence in industries such as sugars, auto components, power, transport, soya, distillery services, finance, wind mill, dairy and education. KCT Business School’s MBA programme is an experience that is customized, adaptable & personal. The curriculum creates knowledge and develops skills of students to enable them to become successful professionals. We foster diversity in staff and students, which contributes to the richness of the environment for teaching and research, productivity, and intellectual personality thereby opening myriad opportunities and encourages peer learning within the fraternity. With a focus on equipping our students in tandem with the industry, KCT Business School has been ranked as the top 75 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. We also rank as the top 100 B Schools in India for being Futuristically Oriented by Business Today. KCT Business School is rated AAA and ranked 44 in the all India Best B School survey by Career 360 a leading portal for higher education. Mint MBA Universe, another portal for higher education has listed KCT Business School as the top 100 B Schools in India. About The flagship Institution of Sakthi group - Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore is an Engineering College started in 1984 under the auspices of Ramanandha Adigalar Foundation, a charitable educational trust of Sakthi Group. It is situated in a sprawling environment friendly, green campus of 150 acres in the IT corridor of Coimbatore. Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), its magnificent campus and the edifice, signifying a temple of knowledge , enormous reputation, robust departments and more were all born out of the vision and dedicated efforts of the Founder Chairman Dr. N. Mahalingam .The institution is steered towards excellence and success by Dr. B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Shri. M. Balasubramaniam, Correspondent and Shri. Shankar Vanavarayar, Joint Correspondent. Over the last three decades, several new programmes have been introduced and the institution has emerged as a trusted destination for quality technical education and as a hub for research and innovation. Currently the college, as an autonomous institution affiliated to the Anna University, offers 13 under-graduate (B.E., B.Tech.) and 14 post-graduate (M.E., M.Tech., MCA, MBA) programmes of study. All the above courses have the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and all the eligible UG programmes have also been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). In addition, KCT has also been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC). 9 of the 15 academic departments have been recognized as research centers permitting research leading to Ph.D. degree by Anna University. The value of the education and training imparted by the college is highlighted by the interest KCT shown by leading companies for on-campus recruitments. Our alumni have done us proud by proving their worth in their chosen field of work. 6 2017-18 Academic Annual Report KCT Business School KCT Business School aspires to become the knowledge hive for Vision managerial excellence. KCT.BS exists to make an impact on all its stakeholders through Mission advancement, integration and application of knowledge. We constantly remind ourselves and live by our non-negotiable values that we will demonstrate in good as well as in difficult times. The Values KCT.BS values Learning, Trust and Competence will define our DNA and will be our compass for decisions and behaviour of our faculty, staff and students while dealing with each other and every one of our stakeholders. Within a few years of obtaining a Master’s degree in Business Program Administration (MBA) from KCT Business School, the recent graduate will be able to Exhibit specialized knowledge in the functional area of work through Educational continuous learning Assess the business environment and integrate the understanding in Objectives their roles and contribute effectively to the organization’s goals by being customer centric Exhibit well developed interpersonal skills to interact with groups and individuals at all levels Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly in all situations On completion of Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) Program from KCT Business School the student will be able to Exhibit managerial knowledge and its integrated application in the Objectives business context for effective decision making Demonstrate analytical, critical and creative thinking abilities for problem solving Lead self and others in the achievement of goals while contributing effectively to a team environment Present information accurately, clearly, logically and concisely in oral and written communication Manifest appropriate professional and ethical behaviour 2017-18 Academic Annual Report 7 Learning Trust Competence Our learning We will exhibit Our competency will will be trust through be reflected through Creative Honesty Pro-activeness Continuous Dignity Perseverance Shared Belongingness Achievement Enjoyable Openness Recognition 8 2017-18 Academic Annual Report This past year we’ve seen some imperative achievements 66 Industry Relevant Learning! 6065 Consultancy / `21,05,200.00 Research Hours Worth Funded Research Project 9 MDP /Consultancy undertaken for Industry Student enrollment continue to evolve as learning curriculum & industry experience develop 1537 Applications received 180 48% Enrolled Women Students 52% Engineers Faculty members serve as facilitators of learning which emerges from the robust interaction with the students 23Faculty 65% Ph.D years 16.9 average experience 2017-18 Academic Annual Report 9 KCT Business School Strategic Imperatives KCT Business School focuses and builds its future on six strategic imperatives to realize its vision ACADEMICS Offer Diverse programmes with 01 market responsive curricula. PEOPLE RESOURCES Recruit , enhance & retain faculty to foster an intellectual environment 02 STUDENT ACTIVITIES To provide innovative, distinctive & 03 excellent services to give meaningful life experiences INFRASTRUCTURE Invest in sustainable facilities & technologies that inspire students & 04 faculty for learning & growth. COLLABORATION Develop stronger engagement 05 with multi stakeholders for mutual development and impact. OUTREACH Make meaningful development to local community through sustained 06 extension programmes. 10 2017-18 Academic Annual Report The new revised curriculum which was designed in discussion with 51 stakeholders during a period of 8 months was